1447 48th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311

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1447 48th Street,Des Moines, IA 50311
$300,000
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,256 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: martha miller johnson
Office: re/max concepts
MLS#:739682
Source:IA_DMAAR

Price summary

  • Price:$300,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$238.85

About this home

This wonderful older home has all the character AND the updates you are looking for. The main floor has gorgeous wood floors and trim, a working, wood-burning fireplace, half bathroom, mud room, and an updated kitchen. The spacious eat-in kitchen features handcrafted oak cabinets that extend to the ceiling, stainless steel appliances, a double oven, and slate floor. There are two bedrooms upstairs - each with a walk-in closet - original wood flooring and hallway built-ins for storage. The full bathroom has been completely renovated with new tub, vanity, tile and fixtures. Outside, you can relax on the back deck - newly stained along with reinforced steps and new handrails. The back yard is fenced and leads to an oversized detached 2-car garage. The home has sturdy LP SmartSide engineered siding (garage too). New roof in 2021, new AC in 2020, and previous owners installed all new windows. The covered front porch is made of durable composite decking. Garage door was new in 2021....

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Home facts

  • Year built:1918
  • Listing ID #:739682
  • Added:1 day(s) ago
  • Updated:May 01, 2026 at 12:44 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:2
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Full bathrooms:1
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Flooring:Hardwood, Tile
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Unfinished
  • Living area:1,256 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt, Shingle
  • Year built:1918
  • Building area:1,256 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.14 Acres
  • Lot Features:Rectangular Lot
  • Exterior Features:Deck, Fully Fenced
  • Foundation Description:Brick/Mortar

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$300,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$238.85
  • Tax amount:$4,911 (2026)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
  • Amenities:Security System, Smoke Detectors, Window Treatments

Parking

  • Parking description:Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2